2 AP The role utilises extensive skills Progresses skill baseNot a new conceptWHERE DOES IT STOP?

3 WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE SHOWPatient satisfaction high: 96% of patients rated care as excellent or very good97% of GPs report improvement to MSK careCost effective: potential saving of £220,000 per annum (1)Improved overall outcomesPotential further savings to NHS due to more appropriate care pathways

4 PHYSIOS ARE BEST!Evidence suggests APs investigate more appropriately and accurately than Consultants and GPs (2,3)Does this mean that assessment is more accurate?Treat patients, not scans!